CrystalView™ DVI CATx DIGITAL CATx KVM EXTENDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 WWW.ROSE.
LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView DVI CATx to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 1 System introduction .......................................................................................... 1 Features............................................................................................................ 2 Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 2 Models .........
INTRODUCTION Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
Features Perfect image quality at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz using CAT5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable Extend a KVM station from a CPU up to 450 feet (140m) Supports PS/2 or USB keyboards and mouse (Depending on model) Supports all DVI-D graphic cards Single and dual video models available Serial and full stereo audio option The CrystalView DVI CATx uses a microprocessor to emulate the keyboard and mouse.
MODELS Models (Single Video) PS/2 Transmitter PS/2 Receiver USB Transmitter USB Receiver PS/2 Transmitter w/Serial/Audio PS/2 Receiver w/Serial/Audio USB Transmitter w/Serial/Audio USB Receiver w/Serial/Audio Receiver / Transmitter – All Single Video models CRYSTALVIEW DVI CATx INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 3
Models (Dual Video) PS/2 Transmitter PS/2 Receiver USB Transmitter USB Receiver PS/2 Transmitter w/Serial/Audio PS/2 Receiver w/Serial/Audio USB Transmitter w/Serial/Audio USB Receiver w/Serial/Audio Receiver / Transmitter – All Dual Video models 4 CRYSTALVIEW DVI CATx INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
CABLES Cables (See Attachment B for cable part numbers) Transmitter unit to CPU cable CPU cables connect from the transmitter to a CPUs keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports. Receiver to KVM station cable The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables on a KVM station can connect directly to the receiver or a transmitter with local KVM access. CrystalView DVI CATx to Rose switch cable To connect a transmitter to a Rose switch such as a ServeView, UltraMatrix or UltraView, use a CPU adapter cable.
INSTALLATION Installation Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation or configuration of the CrystalView DVI CATX. When installing the CrystalView DVI CATX, locate the transmitter as close as possible to the CPU or switch. Keep the cables as short as possible but still give some freedom of movement. Using shorter cables keeps the video noise to a minimum and reduces installation costs.
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER 2nd Video LOCAL KVM ACCESS REMOTE KVM ACCESS Connect the local USB model transmitter as shown below (single or dual video). A USB hub is used for local keyboard and mouse connections to the computer. nd To 2 DVI local monitor st To 1 DVI local monitor To 2 DVI Graphic card To 1 DVI Graphic card nd st To CPU USB or USB hub for keyboard and mouse Transmitter to Receiver cabling Cable type CAT5, 5e, 6, or 7 Maximum distance 450 ft / 140 m Table 1.
INSTALLATION LED Indicators POWER DATA ERROR STATUS VIDEO OK Off – No power applied, device not ready On- Power applied, device ready Data Error (Green) • Off - No errors, device ready • Blinking / On – Transmitter / Receiver communication not established, cable to long, attenuation to high excess EMI interference Link Status (Green) Blinking – No CATx cable connection detected On – Transmitter / Receiver communication established, device ready • • Video OK (Green) Off – No video signal detected
OPERATION Operating instructions – Local KVM access Operation of your computer is no different than having your keyboard, monitor, and mouse connected directly to the computer. All functions, applications, upgrades and other items can be done normally. The only difference is the computer can be up to 450 feet away. CrystalView DVI CATx with local KVM access allows an additional KVM station to be connected to the transmitter.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the CrystalView DVI CATx and for general troubleshooting. If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or usage of the CrystalView DVI CATx that is not covered in this manual, please contact Rose Electronics for technical support. There isn’t a picture. • Check the power supply connection at the Local unit.
SERVICE Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.
SAFETY Safety The CrystalView DVI CATx KVM extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the CrystalView DVI CATx should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. 12 Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. CAUTION A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage equipment. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.
APPENDICES Appendix A. General specifications Maximum resolution DVI – 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Video compatibility DVI-D Keyboard PS/2 or USB Mouse PS/2 or USB Transmitter power 90-240 VAC adapter to 5VDC / app. 10W Receiver power 90-240 VAC adapter to 5VDC / app. 10w Connectors Video to PC – DVI-I Video to KVM – DVI-I Keyboard: PS/2 or USB Mouse: PS/2 or USB Interconnect: RJ45 Temp/Humidity 41ο F-113ο F / 5ο C-45ο C / 80% RH max Weight 0.65 lbs / 0.3 kg (each unit) Dimensions H: 1.375 in / 3.
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